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Next Chapter Meeting: Tuesday June 3rd, 7:30pm Epping American Legion

Watch for These Upcoming Events

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VT 1 Ride for Veterans - May 17th

Rolling Thunder XXI Washington DC - May 25th

Freedom Ride - June 19th

NH Fallen Brothers Run - June ?????

RT ME Ride for Biddeford Veterans Home June 21st

RT MA Run For Veterans June 22nd

NH Thunder Run - July 19th

Tilton Soldiers Home Barbecue-August 9th

MA Chapter Freedom Ride - August 10th

Liberty House Run - August 16th

Tilton Soldiers Home Ice Cream Social - Sept 28th

NOTICE: Our own EPPING Legion is now having an all you can eat breakfast, the first Sunday of each Month. Check the Calendar and help support the Legion that is home to our meetings and functions. Maybe gather a small group and make it social gathering. 8:30am to 11:00am and only $5.00

The following was provided to the Chapter from Ed "Top" Ricker

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Your military and commemorative ribbons will be custom mounted in rows of three (3) for $3.95 each*.
(*except speciality ribbons)

This includes FREE attachments, FREE mounting complete with pins and clutch backs. Ready to wear.
For only $3.00 extra we make your ribbons with super magnetic mounts so you never have to pin your ribbons through anything (no holes, easy alignment, super easy to move).

This Photo is from our recent Patriotic Night, showing the nice photo of the Marine Tribute Bike that was donated for our Raffle by the

Nam Knights-White Mountain Chapter

Website Updates

Events Calendar

"Directors Corner" (Scroll Down) April 2008

Newsletters April 2008

Presidents Message April 2008

Web Link - POW MIA Riders NH

PO Box 343

Epping NH 03042

Phone: 603 370-0691

Each and every individual donates his or her time because they believe in the issues at hand!

Meetings are at 7:30 PM the first Tuesday of each month at the Epping American Legion Hall, Post 51, located on Route 125, across from Telly's Restaurant Epping New Hampshire.

The following Business's have supported Rolling Thunder NH1 and our Veterans

Please show your appreciation by supporting them!

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Twisted Cycle - Manchester NH	Texas Roadhouse - Nashua NH

Naults Honda - Manchester NH	All-Nu Upholstery
World Famous Lee Custom Cycle
Lee Custom - Epping, NH	Carrabbas Italian Grill-Bedford

M.O.M.'s - Manchester NH	Outback Steakhouse - Bedford NH

The Director’s Corner May 2008

Many of us are starting to ride. As always, be safe but also early on be extra cautious for "rider rust" and also for the sand etc. that is still on the road.

I was able to attend the May 10th event to honor and remember two soldiers missing in Iraq for approx one year. The families of Alex Jimenez (Lawrence MA) and Byron Fouty (Mich) were both in attendance and I was able to meet and speak briefly with them to assure that Rolling Thunder will not allow their son's to be forgotten. Byron's dad is actually a member of the MI 5 Chapter, right near where my kids live. Members of their unit were also in attendance to honor these two soldiers and support the families.

The ceremonies were well done and I was asked to say a few words which I did. In closing, I stated that no matter what term anyone wants to use to classify these two heroes, to us "They are POW/MIA" This statement received a loud round of applause.

Rolling Thunder XXI is only about 2 weeks away. This is the premier event to remind the world of our POW's and I look forward to seeing many of you in DC this year. Remember to review the media points as sent out by National and when you refer to the ride, please refer to it as a "Demonstration". Be safe on trip to DC!

I know that many will not be able to attend and we will be representing all of you so you will be there in Spirit through us. Attend your local Memorial Events that weekend and represent Rolling Thunder in your local communities. Let everyone know that Rolling Thunder cares and the Missing are "Not Forgotten!"

Never forget our POW's and MIA's and keep those serving today in your thoughts and prayers.

Patrick McGhie

NE States Director

pmcghie@comcast.net

Who Wants To Tell These Servicemen,
Their Own Government Does Not Classify Them As POWs.

PFC Keith "Matt" Maupin
Captured - April 9, 2004

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Homes for our Troops

When one American is not worth the effort to be found, we as Americans, have Lost.

WEEKLY POW/MIA VIGIL - MEREDITH NH

Every Thursday evening starting at 7:00 p.m. people gather in Hesky Park, located in Meredith, New Hampshire The Thursday evening Vigils started in August of 1989 in an effort to raise awareness about the abandonment of Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.The first Vigil lasted 15 minutes; one minute to symbolize each year since the US State Department declared, "There are no more prisoners in Southeast Asia. They are all dead." The vigil now spans 32 minutes.

The Meredith POW/MIA Vigil is believed to be the longest consecutively-held vigil in the United States. There has never been a Thursday night Vigil unattended since its inception. Vigil goers have weathered rain, sleet, snow, hail, thunder, lightning, and even temperatures of -37 degrees Fahrenheit.

MONTHLY POW/MIA VIGIL - MANCHESTER NH

Just want to let everyone know that there is a monthly POW/MIA Vigil held in Manchester NH on the 1st Wednesday of every month. This is usually the day after our meeting. It is held at Veterans Park on Elm Street. Currently it's a small group and hopefully it will grow to help keep the word out there. Please try and attend if you can, it is what we are about!